Weekly Health Quiz - Norovirus

According to the CDC (Preventing Norovirus Outbreaks, June 2014)
http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/norovirus/index.html?s_cid=cdc_homepage_whatsnew_002

"Norovirus often gets attention for outbreaks on cruise ships, but those account for only about 1% of all reported norovirus outbreaks. Norovirus is very contagious, and outbreaks can occur anywhere people gather or food is served. People with norovirus usually vomit and have diarrhea. "

Which of the following is true?

a) "About 20 million people get sick from norovirus each year, most from close contact with infected people or by eating contaminated food."

b) "Norovirus is the leading cause of disease outbreaks from contaminated food in the US."

c)) 'Infected food workers cause about 70% of reported norovirus outbreaks from contaminated food."

d) "The food service industry can help prevent norovirus outbreaks by:  Making sure that food service workers practice proper hand washing and avoid touching ready-to- eat foods, such as raw fruits and vegetables, with their bare hands before serving them."

e) all of the above

Answer: (e)